Assistant Project Manager; Development Approval Process Improvement

This position works in the Strategic Initiatives Division in the Planning and Development department. This is administrative and technical work involving: project coordination work for a variety of development approval process improvement projects; project liaison with internal and external parties; the preparation of various reports, project specifications, and project schedules; and assisting in the management of process improvement projects. Overall project priorities are established by a supervisor and within those parameters an incumbent exercises considerable independence of judgement and action.

Further duties include attending all project committee meetings; reviewing plans; preparing and maintaining a variety of materials such as records, status reports and correspondence; investigating discrepancies; reviewing and advising on proposed changes; recommending actions; monitoring and assessing project progress including schedule, risk, and resourcing. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include Graduation from an Institute of Technology in a relevant Diploma program, including or supplemented by courses in project management plus sound related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Thorough knowledge of methods and practices as related to the work performed such as Lean/Six Sigma, change management, project management and applicable software. The ability to coordinate the design process and scheduling of projects;

to review, analyze, assess and interpret related plans, specifications and other material; to deal effectively and tactfully and maintain cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts; and to prepare and maintain related reports, records, and correspondence. Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia is required.

This is a temporary full time opportunity until March 29, 2027.

Please apply online by January 28, 2026.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years.

We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.